What do college admissions officers look for in an essay? It’s a difficult question, because every essay is different–and every applicant is different. However, Great College Advice’s Sarah Farbman offers tips on what your college essay should contain.
In this post, Great College Advice provides insight in how to best address the personal growth Common App essay prompt.
How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common App essay prompt #3 focuses on how those beliefs or ideas being challenged can reveal a lot about you. Here are some ideas to help you write a reflective essay about a belief or idea.
Great College Advice’s Jamie Berger discusses Prompt #2 of the Common App essay, the failure prompt.
Are you having a difficult time getting started on your Common App personal essay? Here are some tips from Great College Advice.
How should high school juniors begin preparing for college admissions? This article outlines what juniors can do to kickstart the college admissions process.
Is a high school summer internship necessary for college admissions?
Cada año, miles de estudiantes mexicanos eligen estudiar en el extranjero. Para aquellos interesados en cursar una licenciatura o maestría, los Estados Unidos de América
Every year, thousands of students from Mexico choose to study abroad. For those interested in pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree, the United States of
Cada año, miles de estudiantes de Perú eligen estudiar en el extranjero. Estados Unidos es una excelente opción para aquellas personas interesadas en cursar una
Every year, thousands of students from Peru choose to study abroad. For those interested in pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree, the United States of
Student to faculty ratios are statistics that purport to describe the educational quality of a university. A lower ratio seems to indicate smaller class sizes and a more intimate classroom experience. Not so. These ratios are unrelated to average class size, and they do not have anything to do with educational quality. An expert college admissions counselor explains what is behind these statistics and how to get beyond them to understand the truth about the educational environment at a college or university.
